Oriental Crab Appetizers

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 0
Delicious Oriental Crab Appetizers that are easy to make
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb crabmeat , picked over
1 cup canned bamboo shoot , julienned
18 -24 large lettuce leaves
1/2 cup toasted walnuts , finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry white wine or 2 tablespoons white grape juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 lb stringless snow peas , very finely julienned
Chinese hot mustard ( optional )
sweet plum sauce ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
18-24
Calories
36
Sugar
0.9g
Fat
2.2g
Oriental Crab Appetizers are a perfect addition to any meal. These easy-to-make appetizers combine the delicate flavors of crab meat with the crunch of bamboo shoots and snow peas, and the richness of soy sauce and toasted walnuts. The added ginger and garlic give this dish a refreshing zing, while the lettuce leaves keep it light and refreshing. This dish can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, or as a main meal with steamed rice. Feel free to add more hot mustard or plum sauce to enhance the flavors and create your own perfect Oriental Crab Appetizer.

Instructions

1.Pick over the crab meat to remove any shells or cartilage. Add the crab meat to a large mixing bowl.
2.Add the julienned bamboo shoots, toasted walnuts and finely julienned snow peas to the mixing bowl. Mix the ingredients well.
3.Add the soy sauce, dry white wine or grape juice, canola oil, minced garlic, and ginger to the bowl. Mix the ingredients well.
4.Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place the lettuce leaves on a baking sheet.
5.Spoon the crab mixture into the lettuce leaves. Fold the lettuce leaves around the filling to enclose it.
6.Bake the appetizers in your preheated oven for 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately with hot mustard and sweet plum sauce on the side.

PROS

These appetizers are easy to make and taste delicious.
The combination of crab meat, bamboo shoots, and snow peas, with the added crunch of toasted walnuts, makes for a flavor explosion in your mouth.
The use of lettuce leaves instead of traditional bread or pastry keeps this dish low in calories and adds extra nutrition.

CONS

The crab meat can be expensive in some areas, and it requires some manual labour to remove all the shells and cartilage.
Not everyone enjoys the taste of bamboo shoots or snow peas, and if you are one of those people, this recipe might not be for you.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Crab meat is high in protein, vitamins, and minerals such as selenium, vitamin B12, and copper. The use of lettuce instead of bread or pastry reduces the calorie count of these appetizers, while adding extra fibre and nutrients. Bamboo shoots and snow peas are low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals, making them a nutritious addition to any meal.

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